How to Make CORN PONE - A Southern fried cornmeal recipe

Preheat oven to 475 F.
Mix corn meal, salt and water.
Heat oil in a 9 inch round iron skillet, in the hot oven until hot.
Remove skillet'
Carefully spread mixture evenly in the hot skillet and spoon some of the fat that comes up to the edge,
on top the batter.
Place skillet in oven and bake for aout 15 minutes or till golden brown.
Optional: Broil for the last 2-3 minutes to make it extra golden brown and crispy around the edges'